RACC Commencement Program 2026

Congratulations graduates! Pause and look around you and absorb this moment. Think about where you have been; think of all that you have been through, the time, the hard work and the success that has brought you to this place today.

Think of those who have assisted you in this academic journey. Think of your family, significant others, parents, grandparents, children and close friends. Think of your Reading Area Community College family; teachers, advisors, friends and fellow students as you smile at the memories and conversations. Think about those private moments which will be recalled years from now.

You have arrived at a wonderful, life-changing moment. As part of RACC’s fifty-fourth graduating class, we ask you to celebrate it! Congratulations to you, a graduate of the Class of 2026. From this moment on, we will continue to be #RACCPROUD of you!

Susan D. Looney, J.D., Ed.D. President, Reading Area Community College

order of exercises may 8, 2026 at 2pm

Grand Marshal

Dr. Pamela Blakely

Professor, Social Science/Human Services Division

National Anthem

The audience is requested to rise for the national anthem.

Introduction ......................................................................................Dr. Susan Looney president, reading area community college

Congratulatory Remarks ...........................................................Edwin L. Stock, Esq. chairman, board of trustees

President’s Award ..................................................Berks County Intermediate Unit

Dr. Jill Hackman

2026 Emeriti Awards ..................................................presented by Dr. Susan Looney

Mr. Kenneth Dearstyne

Ms. Cathy Weinheimer

Introduction of Student Speaker ................................................Ms. Britney Mpah president, student government association Class of 2026

Student Address ......................................................Ms. Kathryn Marie Stoutenger Class of 2026

Presentation of Degree Candidates.......................................... Cynthia Seaman senior vice president of academic affairs/provost

Dr. Stacia Visgarda dean, health professions division

Dr. Patricia Mejabi dean, science, technology, engineering and math division

Dr. Robin Eckert

dean, social sciences/human services, foundational studies division

Conferring of Degrees .....................................................................Dr. Susan Looney

Recessional (please rise)

“Grand March” from Aida

Please join the graduates for light refreshments on the concourse level near the main entrance immediately following the ceremony.

2026 president’s award

This year’s Reading Area Community College President’s Award recipient is the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU), recognized for its longstanding commitment to educational excellence and its strong, collaborative partnership with the College.

For decades, the BCIU has served as a cornerstone of educational support across Berks County, working alongside schools, educators, and community organizations to deliver innovative programs and services that respond to the evolving needs of students. Its work spans the full educational continuum—from early childhood education and specialized student services to professional learning for educators and workforce development initiatives—ensuring that learners of all backgrounds have access to meaningful opportunities for growth and success.

Central to this recognition is the meaningful and sustained partnership between the BCIU and RACC. Together, the two institutions have created clear and accessible pathways that support students in transitioning from secondary education to college and careers. Collaborative efforts have included dual enrollment opportunities that allow high school students to earn college credits, alignment of career and technical education programs, and workforce initiatives that prepare students for high-demand careers within the regional economy.

Through this shared commitment, the BCIU and RACC have helped create a more seamless educational experience for learners, expanding access, strengthening outcomes, and opening doors to postsecondary success.

The President’s Award honors organizations and leaders whose work reflects collaboration, shared purpose, and a dedication to expanding opportunity. The BCIU exemplifies these values through its leadership, impact, and its ongoing partnership with the Reading Area Community College.

faculty emerita

WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth E. Dearstyne, Jr. has served Reading Area Community College (RACC) with many years of dedicated and exemplary service as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearstyne held the position of Controller at RACC from July 5, 2000 to August 22, 2003, also serving as an adjunct, and returned as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services from September 9, 2013 until his announced retirement effective September 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. Dearstyne provided steadfast leadership and played an integral role in the success of RACC, guiding the College through critical initiatives and overseeing key capital projects that have transformed the campus; and

WHEREAS, under his leadership, the College successfully completed major improvements, including the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion, the Welcome Home Project, the regeneration of the Miller Center, and numerous campus enhancements such as the Yocum Black Box Theatre, Science Lab expansion, Welcome Center, the Raven’s Café, Academic Learning Commons, and parking improvements; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearstyne ensured institutional strength and viability by securing funding for strategic projects, negotiating four collective bargaining agreements with the Federation, overseeing the responsible distribution of COVID-19 relief funds, and advancing safety, security, and cybersecurity through targeted investments and upgrades; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearstyne served as an effective ambassador and liaison for the College through his extensive involvement in community organizations and outreach; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearstyne was respected by Reading Area Community College colleagues and broader community partners for his outstanding professionalism, integrity, and excellence of performance; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dearstyne’s legacy is one of steady guidance, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to the students, faculty, staff, and mission of RACC;

WHEREAS, the Reading Area Community College Board of Trustees hereby expresses its deepest appreciation to Mr. Dearstyne for his outstanding contributions, leadership, and service to the College and extends its best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement,

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Kenneth E. Dearstyne, Jr. is granted Vice President Emeritus status, effective May 8, 2026.

faculty emerita

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer served Reading Area Community College as a full-time Division of Health Professions faculty member for twenty-two years and as adjunct faculty member for four years; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer has served as the Nursing Lab and Simulation Team Leader for fourteen years, and during those years, she managed and coordinated activities and functions of the Health Professions Simulation Lab to ensure educational goals and student learning outcomes were accomplished and was instrumental in the design and planning for the state of the art simulation program in the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer, developed and implemented the curriculum integration of simulation for the Health Professions Division programs, including educating and mentoring faculty on implementing and evaluating simulation; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer participated in the completion of three self-studies and site visits, resulting in full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer served the College on several committees, including, Sabbatical, Curriculum Assessment and Mapping Plan, General Education Task Force, and Technology Roundtable Committee; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer served the Division of Health Professions on several committees, including chair of Simulation, chair of Faculty Development, previous chair of Systematic Plan of Evaluation, previous chair of Curriculum; and served on several Search Committees; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer successfully completed the requirements necessary to attain the National League for Nursing designation of Certified Nurse Educator, the Society of Simulation in Healthcare designation of Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator, and the 2020-2021 League for Innovation in the Community College Excellence Awards Certificate; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer, collaborated with health professions colleagues to provide the Annual Health Fair from 2006-2019; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer, presented at the Assessment Technologies Institute Nurse Educator Summit, two Simulation User Network National Conferences, two Simulation User Network Local Conferences, and the Greater Lehigh Valley Affiliate of the Association for Nursing Professional Development; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Weinheimer has maintained membership in: Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society, National League for Nursing, Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium, and previous board member and chair of the Pennsylvania League for Nurses Area 2,

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that Cathy Weinheimer is granted Professor Emerita status, effective May 8, 2026.

student speaker

Kathryn (Katy) Stoutenger was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and is a first-generation college student. She is the proud daughter of Cheryl Stoutenger and the proud granddaughter of Wayne and Deborah Miller.

After graduating from Twin Vally High School, Kathryn decided to broaden her academic career at RACC. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, participated in RACC’s Honors Program, and participates in the TRIO program.

Kathryn is graduating summa cum laude with an AA in accounting and was the recipient of the James H. Yocum Scholarship and the Dr. Karen Jacobson Honors Scholarship.

Kathryn will attend Arcadia University this fall on a scholarship, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She hopes to study abroad and further expand her academic and cultural experiences. Kathryn’s long-term goal is to obtain her CPA license and pursue a career in the accounting field.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Emely Abreu* Accounting Transfer

Anthony Acevedo Business Administration Transfer

Ashley Acevedo Social Work Transfer

Joel Acevedo Business Administration Transfer

Yasmeiry Acosta Integrative Studies

Cailey Adam* Integrative Studies

Kristian Adames Reyes Computer Information Systems Transfer

Cheryl Alcantara Duran* Accounting Transfer

Jennifer Avilez Santoyo** Education Transfer -Middle Secondary Grades

Mackenzie Bare Psychology Transfer

Nicholas Barse

Business Administration Transfer

Santa Batista Bautista Computer Information Systems Transfer

Dominic Becker

Computer Information Systems Transfer

Michael Beitz

Business Administration Transfer

Madalyn Bell Creative Writing Transfer

Ashlei Bellanca Business Administration Transfer

Keith Belles** Social Work Transfer

Mason Betts* Business Administration Transfer

Brianna Bodolus** Integrative Studies

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Jessica Bonilla Social Work Transfer

Rachel Bosack** Accounting Transfer

Dorothy Boyer* Social Work Transfer

Michelle Brennan Integrative Studies

Jhade Brown Psychology Transfer

Donald Buckley Psychology Transfer

Alba Bueno** Social Work Transfer

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Nataly Caki Integrative Studies

Valerie Canon Social Work Transfer

Ayeisha Cantres Business Administration Transfer

Katherine Chavez Integrative Studies

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Anthony Chiapperino*** Integrative Studies

Nisa Coello Social Science Transfer

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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Kevin Dano Business Administration Transfer

Norah Debiec Social Work Transfer

Sara Dela Cruz Garcia** Psychology Transfer

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Cameron Douglas Integrative Studies

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Kimberlyn Espinal Sanchez Integrative Studies

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Jasmine Febus Social Work Transfer

Michelle Flory** Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Kayedence Foxhill Communications Transfer

Steven Frederick** Integrative Studies

Chinitia Freeman Social Work Transfer

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Amy Frizzell* Business Administration Transfer

Alex Funez Social Science Transfer

Manazha Gaines Psychology Transfer

Bryan Garcia

Psychology Transfer

Elisbeth Garcia Psychology Transfer

Lorelay Garcia Polanco* Psychology Transfer

Emily Gehman** Education Transfer -Middle Secondary Grades

Gabriel Geisler* Integrative Studies

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Yulisa Gomes Integrative Studies

Christina Gonzalez* Integrative Studies

Genesis Gomez Social Work Transfer

Diamarilys Gonzalez Education Transfer -Middle Secondary Grades

Hoeldy Gonzalez Social Work Transfer

Jennifer Gonzalez Computer Information Systems Transfer

Jennifer Gonzalez Integrative Studies

Moses Gonzalez

Creative Writing Transfer

Steven Grace

Accounting Transfer

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Business Administration Transfer

Crystal Heimbach

Business Administration Transfer

Grant Herber

Business Administration Transfer

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Business Administration Transfer

Lainey Horst Communications Transfer

Andrew Hull* Integrative Studies

Marquita Hunt Social Work Transfer

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Ashley Isamoyer*** Integrative Studies

Marizah Jamison** Accounting Transfer

Saydre Jarman Psychology Transfer

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Business Administration Transfer

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Aryella Jimenez** Psychology Transfer

Erica Jimenez Cruz Business Administration Transfer

Ryan Johnson Integrative Studies

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Latisha Kelly** Social Work Transfer

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Montana Kindlick* Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Haley Klisiewicz Creative Writing Transfer

Sandra Kodel* Social Work Transfer

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Mary Kramer** Social Work Transfer

Lydia Lambert Business Administration Transfer

Leslie Leh Business Administration Transfer

Eboni Lewis Psychology Transfer

Desiree Lilley Social Work Transfer

Anabely Luna Pinales Integrative Studies

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Latanya Martin** Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Kenia Martinez-Vega Business Administration Transfer

Jewels Mazy*** Accounting Transfer

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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Roger McFadden** Business Administration Transfer

Tiana McKinzy Psychology Transfer

Tamla McLaughlin* Integrative Studies

Emma McNamee* Accounting Transfer

Melanie Medina Art Transfer

Melanie Medina Communications Transfer

Jazmin Mejia Integrative Studies

Danity Mejias*** Psychology Transfer

Jeanette Mercedes Psychology Transfer

Kathryn Meyer Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Alexysha Milanes-Mercado Integrative Studies

Monica Miller Social Work Transfer

Simone Miller Education Transfer -Middle Secondary Grades

Hannah Millman Social Science Transfer

Jamary Miranda* Computer Information Systems Transfer

Alesandra Morales Business Administration Transfer

Madelyn Morel Accounting Transfer

Jaden Morrow** Creative Writing Transfer

Taylor Moss Psychology Transfer Ethan Mossholder Psychology Transfer

Diana Moya-Lora Computer Information Systems Transfer

Alyssa Murphy Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Zachary Myers Business Administration Transfer

Michelle Nazario Integrative Studies

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Brittany Parkinson Integrative Studies

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Sandriel Pena Paniagua Art Transfer

Angelrey Perez** Psychology Transfer

Ilary Perez Pina Business Administration Transfer

Susana Pimentel-Perez* Art Transfer

Cristina Pineres* Art Transfer

Fernanda Poblete* Psychology Transfer

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Olivia Posey* Psychology Transfer

Susanna Preston*** Creative Writing Transfer

Sorlanyi Quinones Business Administration Transfer

Juan Ramirez-Albino Art Transfer

Kathy Riley-Price* Social Work Transfer

Angelina Rivera Accounting Transfer ***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Jenevie Rivera Social Science Transfer

Alekzandar Rodriguez Creative Writing Transfer

Amanda Rodriguez* Social Work Transfer

Leslie Rodriguez Psychology Transfer

Marilanda Rodriguez Social Work Transfer

Sophia Rodriguez Art Transfer

Bryan Rodriguez Germosen Business Administration Transfer

Angeliz Rodriguez Torres* Integrative Studies

Thalia Romain** Psychology Transfer

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Celeste Rowe Integrative Studies

Jessica Ruiz Integrative Studies

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Joseline Salazar Business Administration Transfer

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Adryan Santiago* Art Transfer

Arielle Santiago Social Science Transfer

Alessandra Santoro* Art Transfer

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Nautica Smith Social Work Transfer

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Jocelyn Soto Accounting Transfer

Alexander Spaar*** Accounting Transfer

Jacob Stahl Integrative Studies

Kathryn Stoutenger*** Accounting Transfer

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Amanda Sweitzer Integrative Studies

Joseph Tesauro* Psychology Transfer

Kayla Thompson* Psychology Transfer

Kyra Torok Addiction Studies/Human Services Transfer

Jagoda Trivic** Integrative Studies

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Alejandro Vales Chavarria Social Science Transfer

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Madison Velasquez-Dingui Social Work Transfer

Kailee Viera Psychology Transfer

Giovanni Villalona Computer Information Systems Transfer

Samantha Wails** Psychology Transfer

Taeja Wakefield Education Transfer -Middle Secondary Grades

Abigail Walker Creative Writing Transfer

Tiffany Walker Business Administration Transfer

Jeremy Weaver Communications Transfer

Luke Weaver*** Accounting Transfer

Chloe Weber*** Integrative Studies

Hunter Weicht Psychology Transfer

Carrie Wentz*** Business Administration Transfer

Joseph Wentzler* Integrative Studies

Echinea Williams** Business Administration Transfer

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Hannah Wojciechowsky Communications Transfer

Rachel Wood Integrative Studies

Tymeesha Woodson Integrative Studies

Chloe Wright** Integrative Studies

Kathryn Wroten** Psychology Transfer

Kaleb Young* Accounting Transfer Nichole Young Social Work Transfer

***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

Esteffani Alcantara Data Science Transfer

Estephen Arias Pena Engineering

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Isabella Boadu** Engineering

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Ernesto Castaneda Domin Engineering

Marmia Day Engineering

Rey Espady Engineering

Malachi Estrella Engineering

Maria Fajardo-Vargas Health Science Transfer

Dominique Ford Health Science Transfer

Angelina Francabandera** Engineering

Natalia Garcia Estrada Health Science Transfer

Avery Gibbs Science Transfer

Abigail Hartz Science Transfer

Cassidy Hathaway* Science Transfer

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Nelly Jean-Pierre Health Science Transfer

Madison Johnson Science Transfer

Tajiana King Science Transfer

Grant Knier*** Engineering

Alexendra Mathieu Data Science Transfer

Megan Matz Health Science Transfer

Jazmere McClean Health Science Transfer

Thomas McCutcheon** Engineering

Jordano Merelus Engineering

Marissa Ann Millar*** Science Transfer

Britney Mpah* Science Transfer

Ali Saqeb Nasery** Science Transfer

Maya Nolasco Capellan* Health Science Transfer

Kira Palmer Health Science Transfer

Cassandra Peck* Health Science Transfer

Deasia Price Health Science Transfer

Hayley Pursell Science Transfer

Kenneth Raysor Health Science Transfer

Ceferina Reyes-Gonzalez Health Science Transfer

Gillean Rhoads Engineering

Hawa Saccoh* Health Science Transfer

Roque Sanchez Science Transfer

Evan Sandbakken Science Transfer

Jaqueline Schaeffer Health Science Transfer

Maggie Seng** Science Transfer

Brooke Shellhammer* Science Transfer

Stephanie Skias-Weik Data Science Transfer

Daniel Tinoco Estrada* Engineering

Dashia Toure** Health Science Transfer

Anthony Yoel Ulloa Ortega* Engineering

Eduardo Vales Chavarria** Science Transfer

Caroline Vargas* Health Science Transfer ***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

Davis Wiker Health Science Transfer

Robert Wong Engineering

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

D’Mornay Woollery Health Science Transfer

John Wright Engineering

Nathan Zaharia* Engineering

Ariel Zuluaga-Fasig Health Science Transfer

***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Carmen Abreu Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Angela Acosta-Jung Medical Laboratory Technology

Calum Adams^ Nursing

Kristina Agosto Criminal Justice

Keila Alamo Business Management

Casey Albright Nursing

Sheba Ali* Accounting

Terence Allushuski Computer Technology

Layan Alsabbagh* Business Management

Monica Angel Figueroa Business Management

Emily Antunez Hernandez Criminal Justice

William Arnholt* Computer Technology

Dannielle Axe Criminal Justice

Candy Ayala Medical Laboratory Technology

Jamie Bailey Nursing Evening

Yaritzalin Bainbridge Nursing Evening

Anita Bauder** Nursing

Juliann Bauer*** Computer Technology

Lillian Bechtel*** Computer Technology

Ashley Bernadin** Accounting

Latisha Betts Nursing Evening

Myeshia Blessing Nursing

Kayla Boas Nursing Evening

Amanda Booz-Weikel Nursing

Bethany Boyer Nursing Evening

Zoe Bradley* Medical Laboratory Technology

Nathaniel Broadus Criminal Justice

Beyonce Brown Nursing

Rebeca Burlacu* Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Lauren Burrington** Criminal Justice

Jazmine Butler** Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Jaileen Caba Business Management

Dilenny Caceres Reyes Nursing

Laura Callowhill* Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Bernard Campbell Criminal Justice

Odalys Canela Nursing

Edgar Carramolino Rodriguez Business Management

Odeira Casanova*^ Criminal Justice

Zunilda Castillo Criminal Justice

Mary Castillo Holguin* Accounting

Michael Cawley Business Management

Daja Charles Accounting

Smreen Choudhary Histotechnician

Erick Clemente Computer Technology

Jakera Coffey Business Management

Nomar Colon* Computer Technology

Sabrina Colon Nursing Evening

Barbara Connolly* Medical Coding and Billing Specialist ***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

ASSOCIATE

IN APPLIED SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Jennifer Connolly* Nursing

Megan Cooper Nursing Evening

Juliet Cornell* Respiratory Care

Carla Cortes Espinoza Nursing

Noah Damschen* Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Jessica Davis Nursing

Yennifer De La Cruz Criminal Justice

Kimberly DeFelice Nursing

Logan Delong Computer Technology

Leonord Destine Business Management

Lisa Devitt* Nursing Evening

Travionne Edwards** Web Site Development

Isaiah Egziabler Computer Technology

Darlin Enriquez Computer Technology

Yamel Fabian Santos** Business Management

Ava Feichtel* Nursing

Mildred Feliz Silvestre

Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Cristian Fernandez Accounting

Corrin Ferrizzi Histotechnician

Kayla Fischer Respiratory Care

Chris Fisher* Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Christopher Fleck Medical Laboratory Technology

Scotia Foose Nursing

Mark Fox** Medical Laboratory Technology

Victoria Frutos Criminal Justice

Celeste Garber** Criminal Justice

Juana Garcia

Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Alexander Garrido Business Management

Reese Gauby Nursing

Alexandria Gibson*** Business Management

Hayley Giffin Business Management

Lovely Gilles Nursing

Javier Gomez Criminal Justice

Yalissa Gomez* Business Management

Yomaries Gonzalez-Martinez* Nursing

Adrianna Gonzalez-Perez Business Management

Madeline Gordon** Business Management

Daulton Gurley Computer Technology

Clinton Hartwell** Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Lisa Healy Medical Laboratory Technology

Nicole Held Respiratory Care

Quintin Heller Computer Technology

Brandon Hendrix Nursing

Jesse Hernandez-Rivera Computer Technology

Wyatt Hetrick** Nursing

Trisleidy Heureaux Guzman Business Management

Kelly Hoffman* Web Site Development

Sara Hoover* Nursing

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Eric Howell Criminal Justice

Ashley Hudson Nursing

Tomy Inirio Business Management

Boyle Irwin** Nursing

Stephanie Jean Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Joan Jimenez** Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Kelly Jones Early Childhood Program Management

Kacie Jones* Nursing

Helen Joseph Familia** Business Management

Shannon Katona Business Management

Tiffany Kenderdine Nursing

Reece Ketrow*** Web Site Development

Rachel Kistler* Nursing

Alexandra Lagunas Criminal Justice

Cassandra Latouche Nursing

Makanzie Lebron* Criminal Justice

Dalila Leon* Nursing Evening

Mary Leon Early Childhood Program Management

Zethan Levengood** Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Wesley Lewis** Business Management

Orlando Leyva Accounting

Ayla Lopez Nursing

Isai Lopez** Business Management

Layla Lorenzana* Computer Technology

Nicole Lucas Nursing

Jeilliann Lugo Ramirez* Nursing

Jacklyn Madera* Web Site Development

Jonathan Maldonado* Nursing

Aimee Manbeck** Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Eric Marquez* Nursing

Bray Marte** Business Management

Madison Martinez* Nursing

Jonathan Massie* Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Ireland McDonough*** Nursing

Emma-Jade Megown** Histotechnician

Alicia Mendoza Perez Nursing

Adam Miller* Nursing

Kerry Miller* Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Ahmed Mohammed** Computer Technology

Elizabet Mohan Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Irving Montellano Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Xiomara Morales Criminal Justice

Evelina Morillo Monegro* Criminal Justice

Abigail Moseley Computer Technology

Hunter Mota-Chisholm Nursing

Stephanie Mues Nursing Evening

Isaac Munoz-Loomis Nursing

Zaw Myo Naing** Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Leslie Negron Business Management

Britney Neihardt Nursing

Ijeoma Njiribeako* Nursing Evening

Angeliz Nunez Solis Nursing

Nicole Oriol Business Management

Nadine Orwan* Nursing

Amaris Oviedo Business Management

Cynthia Pagan* Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Grisele Pagan Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Christopher Parchment Computer Technology

Adley Paul Computer Technology

Benny Pena Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Jessenia Perez* Nursing

Tara Perry*** Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Victoria Pfeffer Business Management

Yailynn Picazo Nursing

Claudina Pierre-Paul Nursing

Ashley Polanco Accounting

Laury Polanco Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Hendrick Polanco Jimenez* Web Site Development

Isaac Polanco Meson** Computer Technology

Wender Polanco Ortiz**^ Computer Technology

William Potts Computer Technology

Courtney Powell Nursing

Samuel Preston* Computer Technology

Skyler Price Business Management

Bradley Quinn* Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Santiago Ramos Business Management

Zackary Rapp Computer Technology

Aislin Reinert** Medical Laboratory Technology

Gaberil Remes Nursing

Stephen Reyes Criminal Justice

***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

Derek Rivera* Computer Technology

Luamys Rivera Business Management

Merida Rivera

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Charlaine Rivera Padilla Computer Technology

Elianny Rodriguez Nursing

Elisia Rodriguez Medical Office/Health Records Specialist

Luis Rodriguez Computer Technology

Melissa Rodriguez** Business Management

Johanna Rojo* Business Management

Luis Roldan-Castillo* Medical Laboratory Technology

Deven Rosa Computer Technology

Zuliam Rosado Estremera Medical Office/Health Records Specialist

Lacasha Rosario Business Management

Kohren Roseborough** Nursing Evening

Justine Rostek Nursing

Kimberly Ruiz** Criminal Justice

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES 2026 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Jeremiah Saget Business Management

Alma Salpa Computer Technology

Monica Sanchez Histotechnician

Karissa Schenk Histotechnician

Ambar Sharp Respiratory Care

Jazmin Sharp Nursing Evening

Caitlyn Shauger** Medical Laboratory Technology

Kayla Shaw*** Computer Technology

Jores Signac Computer Technology

Vanessa Simeon Nursing

Ashley Simpson Respiratory Care

Emani Sims* Web Site Development

Stephanie Skias-Weik Business Management

Jackson Smith Computer Technology

Christian Soliz* Nursing

Natalie Stahl Nursing

Mariah Steeves Criminal Justice

Kaitlin Stitzman Medical Laboratory Technology

Kelly Stoltz Nursing Evening

Samantha Strouse Respiratory Care

Sohailyn Suriel Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Brittany Sweigart Nursing

Cole Sweigart* Computer Technology

Carlamarie Teissonniere Criminal Justice

Leonard Thaon Computer Technology

Sidny Thomas Nursing

Briann Tineo* Nursing

Carlos Torres** Business Management

Lisandra Umrah* Criminal Justice

Ambar Uribe* Medical Office/Health Records Specialist

Rosanyelly Valerio Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Heather Vargas Accounting

Andrea Veladiz Criminal Justice

Kimberly Villacorta Nursing

Sara Vincent Nursing Evan Viola Criminal Justice

Francesca Virella Accounting

Alexis Webber* Histotechnician

Natalie Wegman Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Jacob Weller Computer Technology

Joelia Welmaker Criminal Justice

Rebecca Wike* Early Childhood Program Management

Sophia Winger Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4)

Hailey Zaman Business Management

Monica Zamarripa Early Childhood Teaching (Pre-K - Grade 4) ***summa cum laude, **magna cum laude, *cum laude, ^veteran

Esteffani Alcantara Data Analytics Certificate

CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Yismel Antigua Severino Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Ashlee Aquino Practical Nursing Certificate

Chandal Bare Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Ila Boulhanna Practical Nursing Certificate

Jason Brown Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Joshua Calancea** Cyber Defense Certificate

Yanitza Cruz Gonzalez Administrative Office Specialist Certificate

Emilio Cruz Payano Business Management

Karina DeColon Practical Nursing Certificate

Cameron Douglas Cyber Defense Certificate

Krystal Figueroa Business Management

William Fisher Cyber Defense Certificate

Ingrid Garcia Business Management

Natacha Garcia Practical Nursing Certificate

Jennifer Gombar Practical Nursing Certificate

Yocelyn Guerrero Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Lisbeth Gutierrez Baez Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Amanda Healy Practical Nursing Certificate

Heather Henriquez Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Geiny Henriquez Vizcaino Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Jadyn Herbst Practical Nursing Certificate

Maranda Hoffert* Practical Nursing Certificate

Yulia Kehoe

Medical Office/Health Records Specialist Certificate

Ana Liriano Practical Nursing Certificate

Isabella Melendez Medical Office/Health Records Specialist Certificate

Ridghy Normil Information Technology Proficiency

Erwin Ortega*^ Cyber Defense Certificate

Samantha Ortiz Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Natalie Picazo Bookkeeping Certificate

Adriana Readinger** Accounting Certificate

Mariam Rivera-Abukarma Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Yanilsa Rodriguez Aybar Practical Nursing Certificate

Kayla Roman Medical Office/Health Records Specialist Certificate

Adelis Rosario Administrative Office Specialist Certificate

Woobens Saint-Cyr Data Analytics Certificate

Ana Salcedo Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Marisol Torres Early Childhood CDA Prep Certificate

Joselyn Torres-Laboy* Practical Nursing Certificate

Salome Vallon Data Analytics Certificate

Stephanie Zimmerman Practical Nursing Certificate

class of 2026 academic awards

all pennsylvania academic team awards

Transfer Scholars

Lauren Burrington, Latisha Y. Kelly

Workforce Pathway Scholars

Cristal Falcon-Rodriguez, Aislin A. Reiner

division awards

Business

Accounting, AA .................................................. Joshuah L. Creswell

Accounting, AAS

Ashley D. Bernadin

Business Administration, AA .......................Gabriel I. Maldonado

Business Management, AAS ................................... Wesley Z. Lewis

Business Management, CC.................. Rafael A. Moya Fernandez

Computer Information Systems, AA ............... Dakota J. Pasquale

Computer Technology, AAS ...................................... Kayla B. Shaw

Cyber Defense, CC Joshua T. Calancea

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, AAS ................................. Laura C. Callowhill

Communications, Arts and Humanities

Communications, AA ............................................. Jaidyn G. Roush

Creative Writing, AA Rebekah Smith

Creative Writing, AA

Susanna J. Preston

Theatre Arts, AA .....................................................Hannah M. Noah

Foundational Studies

English for Academic Purposes (EAP).................. Fabian Sanchez

Dwight Rinehart Memorial Award Fabian Sanchez

Integrated Studies, AA Nataly Caki

Health Professions

Histotechnician, AAS Corrin I. Ferrizzi

Histotechnician, AAS Karissa L. Schenk

Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS ................................... Lisa Healy

Nursing, AAS................................................ Ireland R. McDonough

Nursing, AAS.............................................. Kohren C. Roseborough

Practical Nursing, CC ....................................... Maranda N. Hoffert

Respiratory Care, AAS............................................. Juliet H. Cornell

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Science, AS .................................................. Esteffani Alcantara

Engineering, AS .......................................................... Grant N. Knier

Health Science, AS..........................................Kenneth E. Raysor, III

Health Science, AS..........................................................Dashia Toure

Mechatronics Engineering

Technology, AAS

Clinton J. Hartwell

Science, AS ................................................................... Maggie E. Seng

Social Science/Human Services

Addiction Studies/Human Services, AA ................................................................. Samuel F. Dilks

Criminal Justice, AAS. Celeste J. Garber

Early Childhood Teaching PreK-Grade 4, AAS Tara A. Perry

Early Childhood

Program Management, AAS .............................Rebecca E. Wike

Education Middle

Secondary Grades, AAS ...................................... Abigail K. Jones

Psychology, AA Sara M. Dela Cruz Garcia

Social Science, AA Jamie Diaz

Social Work, AA ........................................................ Luz M. Polanco

Sonia M. Briskin Scholar’s Award ........................... Grant N. Knier

Honors Program Graduates

Honors Program Graduates have completed at least 5 Honors courses with a B or higher, have earned an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of graduation, and have conducted themselves in an exemplary manner throughout their time at Reading Area Community College. Honors courses include designated Honors courses, Honors by contract in standard courses and Honors Independent Study courses.

Douglas R. Nin Ayala

Isabella M. Boadu

Marmia Z. Day

Daniel Tinoco Estrada

Alex S. Funez

Lainey D. Horst

Aryelle L. Jimenez

Grant N. Knier

Jenevie C. Rivera

Jaidyn G. Roush

Kathryn M. Stoutenger

Chloe A. Wright

Academic Honors Graduates

The College recognizes students who have attained academic honors status at graduation by earning 30 hours or more of their coursework at Reading Area Community College and earned a cumulative quality point average of 3.50 or better. Honor students will be recognized as follows:

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. The silk honors stole and matching tassel are worn at graduation as a symbol of outstanding academic achievement. Membership in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is based on academic achievement. All students with a GPA of 3.6 and 12 credits of associate degree coursework earned at RACC are invited to join the Alpha Sigma Rho Chapter. Members must maintain a GPA of 3.5. In addition to recognition for scholastic excellence, the Society offers opportunities for Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship and Service at the local, regional and national levels.

Raja Friji Alabyadh

Douglas Nin Ayala

Anita Bauder

Lillian Bechtel

Ashley Bernadin

Isabella Boadu

Brianna Bodolus

Rachel Bosack

Beyonce Brown

Rebeca Burlacu

Lauren Burrington

Maya Nolasco Capellan

Zach Cardinal

Barbara Connolly

Kevin Dano

Nancy Dotterrer

Lukas Doyne

Avery Dunn

Cheryl Alcantara Duran

Abigail Durdock

Xiomalis Jimenez Escori-

aza

Daniel Tinoco Estrada

Emilie Etienne

Michelle Flory

Mark Fox

Celeste Garber

Sara Dela Cruz Garcia

Reese Gauby

Emelia Haupert

Kelly Hoffman

Mary Castillo Holguin

Beth Huyett

Marizah Jamison

Aryelle Jimenez

Abigail Jones

Kacie Jones

Latisha Kelly

Montana Kindlick

Rachel Kistler

Grant Knier

Mary Kramer

Wesley Lewis

Isai Lopez

Jamary Miranda

Ali Saqeb Nasery

Dakota Pasquale

Melissa Rodriguez

Waqar Shah

Kayla Shaw

Emani Sims

Tanya Mack

Isaac Maldonado

Jaclyn Madera

Eric Marquez

Latanya Martin

Madison Martinez

Thomas McCutcheon

Jordano Merelus

Adam Miller

Evelina Morillo Monegro

Zaw Myo Naing

Wender Polanco Ortiz

Tara Perry

Lorelay Garcia Polanco

Hayley Pursell

Aislin Reinert

Luis Roldan-Castillo

Justine Rostek

Jaidyn Roush

Hawa Saccoh

Woobens Saint-Cyr

Natalie Salamone

Jennifer Avilez Santoyo

Waqar Shah

Rebekah Smith

Alexander Spaar

Kathryn Stoutenger

Samantha Strouse

Kyra Torok

Dashia Toure

Angeliz Rodriguez Torres

Jagoda Trivic

Ambar Uribe

Sara Vincent

Samantha Wails

Chloe Weber

Echinea Williams

Kathryn Wroten

Kaleb Young

RACC Board of Trustees

Mr. Edwin L. Stock, Chair

Mr. Guido M. Pichini, Vice Chair

Mr. Dean E. Sheaffer, Secretary

Dr. Sam A. Alley

Ms. Wanda Colon

Mr. Mark A. Detterline

Mr. Michael C. Haney

Mrs. Mary H. Kargbo

Mr. Lawrence J. Medaglia, Jr.

Mr. Mitchell Micale

Pastor Manuel A. Perez

Dr. Michelle Reichard-Huff

Mr. Gary W. Rightmire

Mr. Michael Simmons

Mr. Michael Toledo

James H. Yocum Trustee Emeriti

Mrs. Connie M. Archey

Mr. Jon C. Scott

Mrs. Nancy L. Snyder *

Mr. John C. Woodward

Mr. James H. Yocum *

College Solicitor

Kozloff Stoudt

Mr. Peter Schuchman, Esquire

Berks County Board Of Commissioners

Mr. Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair

Mr. Michael S. Rivera

Mr. Dante Santoni

Foundation For Reading Area Community College, Board Of Directors

Gary M. Moyer, Chair

Mary M. Palmer, Vice Chair

Ryan P. Hottenstein, Treasurer

Rebecca A. Iannelli, Assistant Treasurer

Craig M. Perrotty, Secretary

Dr. Charles Barbera

William F. Bender

Eric G. Burkey

Wendy Clayton

Peter T. Edelman

Steven A. Ehrlich

Sandra Focht

Kelsey Frankowski, Esq

Charles Fries

Amanda Fullerton

Kristi Gage-Linderman

Alexandra Goodman

Dr. Jill Hackman

Katie B. Hannon

Daniel B. Laws, Jr.

Dr. Susan D. Looney

Dr. Jerome I. Marcus

Michael J. Noon

Paul G. Oxholm

Maryanne Post Bell

Gary W. Rightmire

Rachel Romig

Peter Rowley

Rachel Rowley

Virginia Rush

Becky Shemanski

Edwin L. Stock, Esq.

Sharon White

Student Representatives - Lauren Burrington, Grant Knier

Masano Bradley, counsel

Rolf D. Schmidt Honorary Directors

Sonia Briskin*

Mary Ann Chelius Smith

James M. Connors *

P. Michael Ehlerman

Richard Ehst

Frank A. Franco *

Brian Hard

Augustus Hatzas

Janet J. Peters

Christopher E. Pruitt

Whitney (Sandy) Sanders

John Saylor *

Jon Scott

Anthony DeMarco

Jay S. Sidhu

Nora Sobottka

Doris A. Wagner*

John Weidenhammer

James H. Yocum *

Gust Zogas*

Vice President, College Advancement/Government Relations

Executive Director of the Foundation and The Miller Center for the Arts

Deceased*